Based on a hegemonic Western conception of sex and gender (Oyěwùmí, 1997:34), the Bill advances a two 'opposites' cistem of male and female. By cistem I refer to the systematised power which oppresses, subjugates, and marginalises transgender people […]

Maurice loved her as a woman. ‘You know, Mozzie, I′ve been thinking about joining a practice up here when I graduate. […] ’

Jack he ha' gart ta be about his wark, an' Aggie hare ha' gart har chillern ta see arter, an' sometimes I fare sa loonsome, hare, all alooan . . . wi' Gord.

A policy vacuum has also become apparent in respect of timetables. In practice, these are changing from week to week with little advice to users.